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Overcoming Your Fear of Rejection
Freedom From Fear Part 7
Locations & Times
Sierra Vista Community Church
514 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011, United States
Sunday 10:00 AM
How does the fear of rejection become a trap?
“The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.” (Proverbs 29:25)
• It causes us to compromise our lifestyle and our values.
• It keeps us from speaking the truth.
• It prevents giving and receiving love.
• It leads to isolation and loneliness.
• It moves us towards unhappiness.
• It silences our sharing about Christ.
• It keeps us spiritually immature.
How can I overcome the fear of others rejecting me?
• Accept the fact that people will let you down!
“I am the one who strengthens you. Why should you fear mortals who are no more enduring than grass?” (Isaiah 51:12)[GNT]
“For am I now trying to win the favor of people, or God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10)
Truth: People will not love you as much as you need to be loved.
Truth: We focus on the wrong fear.
“Don’t fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul; rather, fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10: 28)
• Focus on how God sees you.
“But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have rejected him. Man does not see what the Lord sees, for man sees what is visible, but the Lord sees the heart.”” (1 Samuel 16:7)
• Fall back on God’s unconditional love for you.
“Love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” (1 John 4:10)
“There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. So the one who fears has not reached perfection in love.” (1 John 4:18)
Thought for the week: “When we live to please an audience of One, God’s love crowds everyone else out and we are totally accepted by Him.”
“The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.” (Proverbs 29:25)
• It causes us to compromise our lifestyle and our values.
• It keeps us from speaking the truth.
• It prevents giving and receiving love.
• It leads to isolation and loneliness.
• It moves us towards unhappiness.
• It silences our sharing about Christ.
• It keeps us spiritually immature.
How can I overcome the fear of others rejecting me?
• Accept the fact that people will let you down!
“I am the one who strengthens you. Why should you fear mortals who are no more enduring than grass?” (Isaiah 51:12)[GNT]
“For am I now trying to win the favor of people, or God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10)
Truth: People will not love you as much as you need to be loved.
Truth: We focus on the wrong fear.
“Don’t fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul; rather, fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10: 28)
• Focus on how God sees you.
“But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have rejected him. Man does not see what the Lord sees, for man sees what is visible, but the Lord sees the heart.”” (1 Samuel 16:7)
• Fall back on God’s unconditional love for you.
“Love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” (1 John 4:10)
“There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. So the one who fears has not reached perfection in love.” (1 John 4:18)
Thought for the week: “When we live to please an audience of One, God’s love crowds everyone else out and we are totally accepted by Him.”
Online Giving
Thank you for partnering with us with your tithes and offerings! Please follow the link to give online.
http://give.svccfamily.orgCapital Campaign
We are raising funds to update the children's playground by replacing the sand with artificial grass. Thank you for helping us purchase projectors for the Worship Center! Please follow the link to give above and beyond your tithe, or regular financial commitment. To God be the glory!
http://offering.svccfamily.org